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Event:
VFC 48 Get in the Cage
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Lemieux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dares. Dares obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dares.
Lemieux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lemieux's sensitive parts.
Dares misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dares is controlling Lemieux's posture.
Dares's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lemieux postures up and lands a big shot to Dares's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
Lemieux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lemieux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Dares has momentary wrist control but Lemieux slips an elbow through the middle.
Dares is looking to sweep but instead, Lemieux has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux with the ground and pound but Dares uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lemieux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemieux throwing strikes from guard but Dares blocks nicely.
Dares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lemieux working some strikes from top position.
Lemieux trying to control but Dares is working from the bottom.
Dares on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dares tries to get out of the position.
Lemieux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Lemieux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dares is pulling down on Lemieux's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lemieux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dares definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lemieux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lemieux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Dares keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemieux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Dares rushes Lemieux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dares avoiding damage.
Lemieux takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T3#
Lemieux tries to pull guard but Dares won't allow it.
Dares slows down the pace here.
Dares connects with a knee to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lemieux has eaten all the pies!
Dares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lemieux.
Lemieux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dares leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dares landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lemieux tries to pull guard but Dares won't allow it.
#T4#
Lemieux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liko Dares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Lemieux.
A knee to the head by Dares.
Dares landing knees to the body.
Dares landing knees to the body.
Dares using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lemieux looks winded!
Dares working Lemieux over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dares using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Dares.
Dares's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dares lands a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liko Dares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dares tries to land a leg kick but Lemieux saw it coming and moves away.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Dares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Dares avoids it easily.#CL#
Dares closes the distance and clinches.
Dares landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dares is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dares.
Lemieux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dares is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Dares putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemieux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lemieux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dares has Lemieux pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Dares.
Dares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lemieux's face.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dares putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemieux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lemieux is breathing heavily.
Dares putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemieux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Dares landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dares unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dares lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dares slowing the pace effectively.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dares scores a nice knee to the body.
Dares unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lemieux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dares.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dares with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Dares putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemieux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dares avoiding damage.
Dares landing knees to the head.
Dares lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemieux won't want to take too many of those.
Lemieux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dares lands a nice knee to the body.
Dares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemieux can do to turn this around?
Dares lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dares working Lemieux over with knees to the body.
Dares landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dares lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemieux won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dares lands a knee to the body.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dares landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dares scores a nice knee to the body.
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dares.
Dares manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dares lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liko Dares dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Lemieux as he checks the leg kick.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Dares lands but Lemieux takes it in his stride.
Dares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Dares avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dares misses with a head kick.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Dares pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Dares.
Dares bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dares scores with a kick to the body.
Liko Dares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dares misses with a leg kick.
Dares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Nice body kick from Dares.
Dares tried to score with a low kick but Lemieux checks it.
That kick from Dares tenderised Lemieux's leg. Lemieux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lemieux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dares.
Lemieux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lemieux has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Liko Dares is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Dares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dares misses with a head kick.
Dares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lemieux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dares misses with a low kick.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dares defends it well.
Liko Dares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dares scores with a push kick.#CL#
Dares moves into the clinch.#T4#
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lemieux tries to pull guard but Dares won't allow it.
Mario Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dares lands a nice knee to the body.
Dares effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liko Dares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dares, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Liko Dares!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Liko Dares!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Liko Dares!
Liko Dares wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Liko Dares thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 26 The Sacking of Rome
Date: Feb 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Lemieux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sagat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sagat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sagat misses with a wild body shot.
Sagat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sagat misses with a wild body shot.
Sagat throws a series of punches but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Sagat avoids it easily.
Sagat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lemieux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sagat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lemieux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lemieux should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sagat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Lemieux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sagat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagat connects with a body shot that sends Lemieux's belly button to the back.
Sagat falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Lemieux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sagat kicks Lemieux off and gets to his feet.
Lemieux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Sagat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sagat misses with a two punch combination.
Sagat jabs Lemieux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tong Sagat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Sagat pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Lemieux manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sagat on his heels. He'll look to pass Sagat's guard now, I'm sure.
Lemieux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Sagat keeps moving.
Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sagat is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Sagat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sagat tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemieux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lemieux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sagat keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Lemieux there.
Sagat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sagat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Sagat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sagat is trying to control but can't.
Sagat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lemieux on the ground.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Sagat is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ground and pound from Lemieux.
Lemieux drops an elbow to the side of Sagat's head.
Lemieux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Lemieux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lemieux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sagat tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Sagat wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sagat tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg.
Lemieux drops an elbow to the side of Sagat's head.
Lemieux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sagat taking some punishment here, with Lemieux in his half guard.
Lemieux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sagat trying to control from the bottom.
Sagat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sagat is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sagat is working hard here to advance position.
Lemieux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Nice strikes from Lemieux there.
Sagat is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lemieux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Sagat is rocked!
Lemieux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Sagat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux lands with a punch from half guard.
Lemieux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lemieux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sagat trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sagat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sagat.
Sagat seems to have got his legs back now.
Lemieux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lemieux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Sagat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sagat thuds a left hand into Lemieux's body.
Sagat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sagat throws a nice looking combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sagat scores with a jab.
A jab from Sagat finds it's way through Lemieux's defenses.
Sagat throws a body punch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sagat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lemieux doesn't seem bothered though.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sagat as he avoids it easily.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Sagat is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sagat looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Lemieux moves forwards but Sagat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lemieux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1##TD2#
Lemieux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sagat is trying to defend but Lemieux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lemieux prevents Sagat from standing back up.
Sagat trying to control here.
Sagat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Lemieux.
Sagat is concentrating on defense, preventing Lemieux from advancing position.
Lemieux working Sagat over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Lemieux.
Lemieux winds up and cracks Sagat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sagat tries to kick Lemieux off but Lemieux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lemieux passes to side control.
Lemieux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lemieux is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Sagat is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Lemieux working the ground and pound.
Sagat takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Sagat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux lands a few punches from side control.
Lemieux scores with punches from side control.
Lemieux cracks Sagat with a big elbow.
Lemieux scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sagat is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lemieux can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Lemieux! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Lemieux blocks a jab.
Lemieux attempts a counter takedown but Vassily avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Vassily shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lemieux manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lemieux has Vassily pulled in close to control his posture.
Vassily throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vassily looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vassily with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Vassily controlling him for the moment.
Vassily postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vassily must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vassily is one step ahead there.
Vassily sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lemieux's guard.
Vassily not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vassily scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vassily lands a nice short elbow.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Vassily seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vassily connects with a nice short shot to Lemieux's temple.
Vassily missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
Vassily throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemieux really is a fat lump.#T2#
Vassily makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Vassily postures up. #SUB2#
Vassily postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lemieux is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vassily, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Vassily has his foot on Lemieux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemieux works his way back into a safe position though.
Lemieux trying to control but Vassily is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vassily tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lemieux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Lemieux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lemieux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vassily is pulling down on Lemieux's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux won't allow Vassily to sweep him here.
Lemieux scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Vassily keeps moving.
Vassily is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vassily preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vassily trying to control the position here.
Lemieux throwing strikes but missing. #T4##SUB2#
Vassily is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vassily wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lemieux enables Vassily to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lemieux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vassily is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemieux has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prokhor Vassily dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Vassily shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lemieux is trying to defend but Vassily finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.
Lemieux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vassily manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vassily holds on and takes a little breather.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Vassily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vassily pulls Lemieux in to control the position.
Lemieux trying to control but Vassily is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vassily holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Vassily keeps moving.
Lemieux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Lemieux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vassily works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lemieux scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vassily tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemieux throwing strikes but missing.
Lemieux trying to control but Vassily is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lemieux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prokhor Vassily has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lemieux postures up in Vassily's guard and throws a big left but Vassily blocks it.
Vassily looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Vassily is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vassily keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lemieux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vassily manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lemieux manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Vassily not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Vassily trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vassily makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vassily content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lemieux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemieux, not yet.
Vassily loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Vassily is proving a slippery customer.
Vassily throws a big right hand that misses.
Vassily stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Vassily looking to sit in guard and control but Lemieux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Vassily is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lemieux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vassily's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vassily's back!
Lemieux looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Even with his hooks in, Lemieux manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Vassily tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lemieux landing shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vassily can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux controlling the pace for now.
Vassily working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemieux trying to control but Vassily is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Lemieux dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lemieux moves away from the strike by Vassily. #CL2#
Vassily darts in and clinches Lemieux up against the cage.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Vassily has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lemieux regains guard immediately.
Vassily looking to sit in guard and control but Lemieux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Lemieux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Vassily keeps moving.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Vassily.#T1#
Lemieux postures up and lands a big shot to Vassily's brow.
Vassily looking for a sweep. Not yet Vassily, not yet.
Lemieux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vassily keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Vassily has Lemieux pulled in close to control his posture.
Vassily looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vassily has Lemieux pulled in close to control his posture.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Vassily is keeping the position.
Vassily is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lemieux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vassily's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vassily's back!#T2#
Vassily grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Vassily looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vassily wants to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lemieux.
Lemieux is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Vassily up.
Vassily wants to escape the position.
Lemieux punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux lands punches and elbows.
Lemieux gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Lemieux lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lemieux doesn't have the hooks in and Vassily manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemieux is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Vassily throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Vassily looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
Vassily pulls Lemieux in to control the position.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vassily has control of Lemieux's left arm, preventing Lemieux from doing any damage.
Lemieux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vassily is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Vassily seems keen to control Lemieux's posture.
Lemieux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Vassily is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vassily looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lemieux chips away with some ground and pound.
Vassily keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Vassily is pulling down on Lemieux's head. It's preventing any offense from Lemieux, at least for the moment.
Vassily really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lemieux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lemieux trying to control but Vassily is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Lemieux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lemieux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Lemieux! |
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